Alternative similar to Daytona C white

[RJRJRJ]

Omega was my first thought, but it will not fit or wear like a Daytona.

[Chadridv]

This bell and ross has caught my eye lately. Certainly has the resemblance of a vintage daytona...

[KeepTicking]

Could always go with a Mitsukoshi speedy:




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[GsurgBM]

This speedy is 40 mm, wears similar.



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[TurboTim14]

Check out the Heuer Autavia LE Jack Heuer. Has similar look to a white dial daytona kind of. I own both that watch and a DaytonaC. The Heuer is thicker than the daytona and wears a bit larger, but I think it is a great looking alternative with some good history behind it!

[denmanproject]

Originally Posted by VicLeChic

The white Speedy Racing is amazing on 6.75 inch wrist and above, I don't think you'll be disappointed. The caseback was redesigned to reduce thickness.

Here's a vid comparing Speedy and Daytona.

https://youtu.be/cEV8WYaihXY

Got mine a couple months back.

This one is great and probably the closest look to the Daytona, if it was 40-41mm I would own one

[imgook]

Since you've posted this thread, it's already too late for you. Only the real deal will quench that thirst.

[mac_135]

I think the obvious answer is to find a pre owned Tudor chronograph (forget the model name) but I believe they use a very similar case to the Daytona. These should be available for much less as well. Search for a Tudor Tiger and you will see what I mean.

[aparker973]

Daytona is not a "best in class" type of watch, or a bang for buck type of chrono even at MSRP.

It's a great watch, but plagued by extreme hype. Aesthetically and horologically it's fine. It's just a flex watch right now. So if you want to 'flex', get the Daytona. If you are just looking for a great chrono, look elsewhere. Good recommendations here.

[ruffa]

https://www.fratellowatches.com/omeg...el-schumacher/

[77T]

Rolex tried its early hand at chronograph movements and later went with a Zenith movement and then went back to in-house with the 4130.

If you wanted a “next best thing” I’d say the Zenith El Primero that someone already shared in a photo.

But there are no chrono’s that are functionally legible in a 24 hour race for which the Daytona purports to serve.

If a watchmaker was seriously aiming to make a great chrono, I’d see no hour/minute handstack hovering over the subdials.

The subdials would be larger and luminous. The hour/minute handstack would be clear acrylic with lollipops to avoid obscuring the chrono function. But I’m no Rolex designer


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[r_afficionado]

There is no alternative. When you wear an alternative you know you settled and you try to convince yourself it is just as good or even rationalize how it is better. But deep down inside you know you want the real deal... now different is when you find a watch that sparks your interest for what IT is and not because it is an "ALTERNATIVE" ....

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[gtnator]

So it really has come to this. SS Rolexes are getting so hard to get that people are now looking elsewhere. Not good....for Rolex.


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[gtnator]

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[dtwer]

Nothing compares to Daytona.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by MinMay

Why not buy the real Daytona? Lol. Really there is NO substitute.

There are plenty of fake Daytona out there like omega speedster.

This sounds like a troll post. First, you could not even spell the name right.
Omega actually has a richer historically lineage with the Speedmaster. It's reputation was built by historical events rather than popular actors.

Now while I love the Speedmaster, I do prefer the Daytona, but for different reasons. No need launching rather silly comments like "fake Daytona", that makes no sense at all.

As for the op, there are many fine alternatives. AP has many, while the VC Overseas Chrono(with big date at 12) is another great choice. But if one wants a Daytona, then I wouldn't substitute, I'd just get what I wanted. Even at market price, you would pay equal to or about the price of any good alternative.

[Sandpit]

I’m loving this at the moment

[dmb359]

The white Speedmaster racing, mentioned above, is a cool watch too. The texture on the dial is great. Wish it was smaller though. If you have a wrist over about 7.75"-8", it's a good alternative (Daytona would probably feel small anyways). If not though, it won't give you the same feel, it's significantly bigger/thicker than the Daytona.

I wish they made it about 40mm. If they had, with the lack of Daytonas, I think these would be selling a lot faster too.




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[jbenjamin1]

Originally Posted by desertwanderer

Most of the speedmasters are 42mm and feel bigger because of it, however they do a couple of 40mm models that should/would feel closer to the Daytona sizing.

The Speedmaster Ck2998 is the closest and in the Panda dial. Didn't warm up to the Pulsometer so a no go for me.

[zjd168]

Nowadays who would need a mechanical chronometer watch, or a white dial watch? None of them are necessities. You either want the SS Daytona ceramic, or not. There is no alternative

[007_Omega]

You're walking down the wrong road. You want a Daytona so holdout and get one. Buying an alternative will not satisfy the urge. Trust me, get the watch you want.

[red1108nyc]

[ras47]

For legibility it's hard to beat the Speedmaster.

[drtii]

Originally Posted by imgook

Since you've posted this thread, it's already too late for you. Only the real deal will quench that thirst.

Perfectly stated. I too am in the same boat. Someday I'll get that Daytona call, but until then, while I may consider an Omega that looks similar, I wouldn't be buying it to satiate Daytona desire.

...the Daytona is what it is and you want it for exactly that reason.